"The Equine Posture and Movement
Retraining Masterclass"
Unlock the science and soul of equine movement. This self-paced online course dives deep into the principles of movement retraining—where biomechanics and compassionate horsemanship converge.
Whether you're a rider, trainer, or equine wellness professional, you'll learn how to identify dysfunctional patterns, restore healthy movement, and support long-term soundness through proven techniques.
The course blends theory with practical application, offering video demonstrations, case studies, and guided exercises. You'll explore how movement retraining can transform not just performance, but the horse’s overall wellbeing.
Course Overview
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Understanding Anatomy and Movement
Discover a different way to learn anatomy and how to influence movement, posture, and spinal alignment.
Movement Patterns and In-Hand Work
Learn targeted exercises that address specific areas that are blocked, disconnected, shutdown and weak.
Ridden Work
Build on the stability and balance created by the in-hand exercises and bring it to the under-saddle work developing rhythm, suppleness, balance, connection, purity of gaits and lightness.
Complicated Movement Retraining Case Studies
Watch examples of real life complicated cases that have been transformed by this movement retraining program.
Learning Options
Standard Course
Covers the full movement retraining program that has been successful for dozens of complex cases. Learn at your own pace and return to the lessons at any time.
Includes:
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Lifetime access to all on-demand lessons
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Functional anatomy and posture
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Learning about the equipment and tools to use in work
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Learn movement patterns specifically designed to stabilize, balance and strengthen all the key areas of the horse
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Access to more than ten case studies
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Access to private Facebook group for questions, support and exclusive insight
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Students are eligible to schedule virtual lessons with Vicke at an additional cost
Payment Options
Limited time Offer!
One-time payment of $349.00
Three payments of $119.00
Premium Course
Great option if you want more support throughout the movement retraining process, or if you're targeting a specific issue with your horse.
Enrollment dates will be announced soon.
Includes:
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Everything in the Standard Course
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Photo review by Vicke with detailed markups to highlight tension patterns, posture, tracking, and balance
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Video submissions reviewed by Vicke to provide detailed feedback on posture, movement, and balance
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One 1-on-1 virtual lesson to support correct application and decision making
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Invitations to group Zoom meetings with other students, so we can all learn from each other!
Payment Options
One-time payment of $749.00
Four payments of $195.00
course faqs
What is movement retraining?
Movement retraining can benefit any horse by improving static and dynamic posture, stability, balance, and suppleness. Many horses develop dysfunctional movement patterns because they never establish the strength, coordination, and balance needed to support themselves correctly both vertically and horizontally. As a result, they may struggle to properly align and stabilize their spine during movement. When a horse lacks good postural alignment and balance, excess stress is placed on the soft tissues and skeletal system, often leading to body soreness and compensation patterns over time. This course is designed to help you identify these dysfunctional movement patterns and use targeted exercises to activate and strengthen areas that have become weak or underused. The goal is to help your horse develop better posture, move with greater comfort, and achieve improved balance and stability.
What horses can benefit from movement retraining?
Movement retraining can help any horse, from OTTBs to high-level competition horses. It is especially helpful for horses with complex movement issues, including conditions such as kissing spine. The program focuses on improving how the horse organizes and carries itself, developing better posture, balance, and coordination to reduce unnecessary strain on the body. Many horses Vicke has worked with have been sent to her as a last by owners who felt they had tried everything without lasting results.
What issues does movement retraining solve?
Movement retraining is great for horses experiencing: • Dysfunctional movement patterns • Poor topline development • Hindend weakness • Back and body soreness • Thoracic sling weakness • Anxiousness • Behavioral problems ie. bucking, rearing, spinning, refusal to move • Weakness and lack of stability • Reduced mobility • Stiffness • Balance issues • Recovery from musculoskeletal injuries (if approved by vet) • Performance problems • Tripping/stabby toe first landing
How soon can I expect to see results in my horse?
This depends on the individual horse, how long the movement dysfunction has been present, the skill of the handler, and the consistency of the training. In many cases, Vicke sees visible changes in posture and movement within a single session. However, for someone new to this approach, it takes time to develop the feel and coordination needed to apply the patterns effectively. Once the fundamentals are in place and the patterns are being performed with some consistency, noticeable changes often appear within just a few sessions. Improvements are not only physical but many horses also show changes in their mental and emotional state as they discover a new way of moving and become more connected and present.